Retreats Are Key to Self-Care Today’s society is challenging. A high 20 percent of Americans experience chronic physical discomfort, while one in three suffer from anxiety or depression. Fortunately, as mentioned in my book, the road to health and happiness can be accessible, easy, and enjoyable. But, it's essential to prioritize our self-care and incorporate […]

Who has frequent belly aches, bloating or gas, or irregular bowel movements? It’s ok to admit it because digestive disorders are widespread. I was diagnosed when I was a young kid. For more than 50 years I’ve calmed my belly aches through diet, meditation, breathwork, and bodywork.  More than ten years ago, during my yoga […]

“Love is inherent within everyone. It is our essence.” — His Holiness Radhanath Swami And that includes self-love, which for many, isn’t that easy. That’s why I created my First Love Yourself (FLY) workshops many years ago. This week, I head to Reston, Virginia to share my signature session with fellow certified yoga therapists from […]

Reginald Hubbard is on the 2023 Bhakti Fest agenda. We met years ago. Reggie was a big wig for an even bigger wig. I managed media relations for a major national civil rights convention attracting 10,000 people. In 2022, I found Reggie at an online yoga retreat, and my respect for him soared. Working in […]

June 21 is the longest day of the year. Since 2015, International Day of Yoga is on this date. Both of those are important to me. But, June 21, 2023, will be unforgettable for me. My book launch coincides with this date, and I will offer FREE e-books. Although I contributed to two published books […]

  Bhakti Fest is my favorite place for top-notch, round-the-clock yoga, kirtan, and satsang (spiritual discussions). The festival has been a mainstay in my travel schedule for more than ten years. However, COVID prompted a hiatus that was longer than my liking. Fortunately, Bhakti Fest returns to Joshua Tree, California, September 15 through 17, 2023. […]

A spiritual leader taught me the path of meditation, which leads to enlightenment, and opens up your intuitive abilities. For me, that means listening to my heart rather than my analytical brain. The following is an example of a brilliant, but seemingly illogical, decision of visionary, and activist, His Holiness Radhanath Swami, triggered by his […]

I’m a wanderlust. Solo journeying is part of my DNA. I first ventured outside of the U.S., alone, at age 16. Wherever I am, I incorporate several hours a day of yogasana, breathwork, and meditation. Plus, I try to lead classes or workshops in every destination. The pandemic encouraged grounding and cocooning. Nonetheless, I bolted to […]

Why visit Vrindavan? Again? Linguists say people need to hear a word repeatedly before it’s secured in the brain. That’s why I’m returning to one of the holiest historical cities in India: Vrindavan. Despite all the note-taking during my first visit, I need a refresher course. I don’t want to skim the surface. I want […]

Jahnavi on Tour I’ve always had a preference for female vocalists. Maybe because it’s easier for me to sing along. Or, because it’s easier to hear the subtle differences between my singing and that of my favorite chanteuses. When I listen to Jahnavi Harrison chant, as much as I may be right in tune with […]

As part of my gratitude practice, I repeatedly give thanks for my life during the 2020-2021 pandemic. While those closest to me stayed safe, I have numerous friends who lost a loved one to the Coronavirus. Living in the United States, I deposited stimulus and unemployment checks and lined up in April for my vaccines. […]

The American Heart Association dedicates February as a month to love and care for your heart health. I high five that. But, we need to love and care for our hearts from an emotional and spiritual aspect too. Nourish Your Heart: First Love Yourself That's why I designed my signature First Love Yourself workshops. These […]